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expound.

To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪkˈspaʊnd//ɛkˈspaʊnd/
  1. To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.

    formal · transitive
    Today I'll expound at length the theory propounded last week.
  2. To make a statement, especially at length.

    formal · intransitive
    He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expone and expose.

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